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The Council tracks formal decisions from Committee meetings. To search for a specific decision please select the link below and use the search to find the decision you are looking for. The record of decisions is also included in the minutes of the relevant meeting.

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Other actions arising from meetings

With effect from the Council’s Annual General Meeting in May 2024, the Council will also track other actions arising during meetings.

Actions include commitments made by Members (e.g. Leader, Portfolio Holder or Chairman of a Committee) to:

  • provide a written response to a question that cannot be answered at the meeting in question,
  • write to Government/individuals/other persons as a result of a decision/request, or
  • undertake other actions

Actions are published on this page for 12 months before being archived. Once removed you can request the outcomes of actions by emailing democraticsupport@cornwall.gov.uk.

Where officers make a commitment to provide a written response in a meeting these will also be tracked.

The actions can be found below in the relevant meeting section:

Full Council

Cornwall council:

  1. Notes that, in January the Members of this authority overwhelmingly backed a motion seeking meaningful devolution for Cornwall.
  2. Notes that the
    • Reaffirms its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall.
    • Calls for this devolution settlement to properly reflect Cornwall's national identity and the national minority status of the Cornish.
    • Calls for central government to formally recognise Cornwall as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom.
    • Mandates the Leader of Cornwall Council to write to the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and other relevant ministers to seek a meeting with a cross-party delegation from this authority.
Date Action Response
24 September 2024

Consideration to be given to assessing the performance of this procurement strategy with quarterly reports on success of the focus on local suppliers against the Tendering Thresholds on page 41 (of the agenda).

Response will be added soon.
24 September 2024

1. That the Leader of the Council writes to the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care and Cornwall's six MPs, to request prompt, strong legislation for the conditions under which vapes, and e-cigarettes are available to children and those under 18 years of age, through:

I. Ensuring the intended ban on the sale of e-cigarettes and vapes to those under 18 becomes legislation without delay.

II. Requiring retail shops and businesses that sell e-cigarettes and vapes to be licensed, in line with the law applicable to alcohol and tobacco.

III. Controlling the packaging and display of vapes to conform with the restrictions currently applicable to cigarettes and tobacco.

IV. Increasing the penalty for selling non-compliant vapes and the sale of vape products to persons knowingly un the legal age of sale.

V. Bearing in mind the original purpose of vapes was to remove the temptation to start smoking, the supply and sale of flavoured vapes should be banned, and only vapes containing nicotine should be available to those who wish to vape; and

2. That Cornwall Council investigates adding resource to the public health team to combat smoking and vapes and their effects through the MTFP and Budget Process.

Response - The Leader's letters to the Secretary of State for Health and Education copying in Cornish MPs.
24 September 2024

(i) Full Council urgently commences a significant awareness campaign to maximise uptake of pension credits. This will include use of council noticeboards, social medial, promotion in local press and also targeted letters to those who may be eligible.

(ii) Full Council endorses the letter sent by the Leader to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

(iii) Full Council regrets the decision of Cornwall's 4 Labour MPs to vote with the Labour Government to remove Winter Fuel Payments from over 100,000 Cornish pensioners, including many vulnerable residents and requests the Leader to contact all MPs representing Cornwall, requesting their formal support to halt the changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility.

(iv) Options for the use of council finance including, targeting unclaimed hardship funds to fuel poverty, support to Community Energy Plus and Citizens Advice Bureau, are explored and a report made to the Deputy Leader for decision.

(v) A report be presented to Cabinet considering revenue generated from the additional second homes council tax being ringfenced to finance a £100 million whole house retrofit rollout catalyst fund across Cornwall.

(iv) Full Council supports the position from the Conservative manifesto that the new Government should protect and maintain all current pensioner benefits, including free bus passes, Winter Fuel Payments, free prescriptions and TV licenses.

 

Response will be added soon.
24 September 2024

(i) The Leader be requested to write to the Secretary of State for Education calling for her to:

  • address the issue of fairer funding for SEND Services, and work to east financial pressures on the production of EHCPs, focusing on the work of the f40 Group and formula 2 funding for schools.
  • address the funding deficit of pupils in Cornwall, who receive many thousands of pounds less per pupil compared to other parts of the country.

(ii) The Leader be requested to contact all MPs representing Cornwall, asking them to apply pressure on government to address the issues raised in this motion.

Response - The Leader's letters to the Secretary of State for Health and Education copying in Cornish MPs.
 24 September 2024

Road Accident, Southgate Street, Redruth

Councillor Donnithorne to meet with Councillors Barnes and Ellenbroek to discuss potential safety packages and proposals in respect of this Electoral Division. 

Response - meeting set for 19 November 2024 at 2:00pm. 
24 September 2024

Empty Property - No. 1 Penhallow Close

Councillor Monk to investigate the situation with the above property and provide a written update to Councillor German.

Response - Empty Property - No. 1 Penhallow Close.
24 September 2024

Collapse of ISG

Councillor Gardner to provide a written response to Councillor Frost on the potential impact of the collapse of ISG in respect of SPF Funding and Bid projects.

Response - Potential impact of the collapse of ISG to SPF Funding
24 September 2024

Pay Banding of Parking Enforcement Officers

Councillor Donnithorne to receive a report on the pay banding of parking enforcement officers and provide a written response to Councillor Candy.

Response - Pay banding of parking enforcement officers
24 September 2024

Anti-social Behaviour Hotspot

Councillor Mould to provide a written response to Councillor Nolan as to the reasons why the area around New County Hall and Sainsbury's has been identified as a hotspot for anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

Response - ASB hotspot around New County Hall and Sainsbury's
24 September 2024

Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements by Multi-Academy Trusts

Subject to Councillor C Martin providing her with the relevant information, Councillor Ellenbroek to investigate this matter and respond.

Response will be added soon.
24 September 2024

Cornwall Housing Limited

Subject to Councillor Rogerson providing the detail in relation to large trees causing issues for families, Councillor Monk to investigate and respond.

Response will be added soon.
26 November 2024

Councillor Monk to provide a written response to Mr Williams' supplementary question referring to the actions of the Welsh Government's housing quality standard and why Cornwall Council could not do something similar along with a timeline for the proposed new Decent Homes Standard.

Response to Mr Williams supplementary question.
26 November 2024

Subject to Mr Redgewell emailing in his supplementary question relating to bus service improvements, Councillor Donnithorne to provide a written reply.

Response will be added soon.
26 November 2024

That the Leader of the Council writes to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the 6 Cornwall MPs, to outline the Council's dismay at the decision in the Budget to restrict Agricultural Property Relief and calls on the Government to stop the Family Farm Tax.

Response - The Leader's letter to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
26 November 2024

That the Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change engages with local farmers and community representatives to consider what support the Council can provide to support them.

Councillor Alvey attended Truro Livestock Market with a Senior Trading Standards Officer on 11 December to discuss support with farmers.
26 November 2024

A progress update is provided to all Councillors, following the motion of 23rd May 2023 "Supporting Cornwall's Farmers"

Response will be added soon.

26 November 2024

That Cornwall Council provides an assessment of the number and percentage of Cornish farms which may be affected by the measures, subject to officers confirming the resources are available to undertake such assessment.

Response will be added soon.
26 November 2024

Loss of Agricultural Land - Cumulative Total

Councillor Monk to share with Councillor Long the information he holds in respect of the loss of agricultural land as a result of planning decisions on solar and other developments.

Response - Loss of Agricultural Land (cumulative total)
26 November 2024

Turning off/Dimming of Streetlights

Councillor Donnithorne to provide an update to Councillor Rich (copied to all Members) on the programme of turning off/dimming of street lights, including whether all lights would be replaced with LEDs and any potential impacts to wildlife etc. of such a move.

Response - Streetlighting briefing note.
26 November 2024

Supported Housing

Councillor Monk to provide a written update to Councillor Candy on the number of families with support needs and the Council's actions to provide more supported housing.

Response - Numbers around families with support needs and the Council's actions.
26 November 2024

End of Subsidy - Bude

Councillor Harris to arrange a meeting with Councillor La Broy in respect of the end of the levy on the car park in Bude used to subsidise the public toilets and whether this could be tapered.

Response will be added soon.
26 November 2024

Winter Fuel Payments - Action from Council, 24 September 2024

The Leader to confirm to Councillor Desmonde whether the agreed action to write to the Cornish MPs requesting their formal support to halt the changes to Winter Fuel Payment eligibility had been undertaken and any response received.

Response will be added soon.
26 November 2024

Carpet Removal by Housing Associations

Councillor Monk to investigate the position of registered providers in respect of the removal of carpets/floor covering from properties ahead of the arrival of new tenants and confirm to Councillor Barnes.

Response - Carpet removal by Housing Associations.
26 November 2024

Wildanet

Councillor Gardner to provide an update to Councillor M Thomas on the Wildanet Contract and Project Plan.

Response - Update on Wildanet Contract and Project Plan
26 November 2024

Town Accelerator and Delivery Funds - Launceston

Subject to Councillor Paynter sending the documentary information on the issue, Councillor Gardiner to explore the options in respect of whether flexibility on completion dates was possible.

Response - Town Accelerator and Delivery Funds, Launceston
26 November 2024

Cutbacks to HS2 and New Government Funding Announcements

Councillor Donnithorne to provide a written response to Councillor C Martin on the impact of the savings from the cutbacks to HS2 and the new Government Funding announcements on the delivery of road improvements/maintenance in Cornwall and how much remained outstanding.

Response - Road improvements and maintenance impacted by Government funding announcements
21 January 2025

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion (Critical A30 Safety Upgrade at Plusha Junction Accident Blackspot) to the Cabinet because of the significant financial implications set out in the briefing note and because the subject matter was one which fell within its responsibilities.

Response - Critical A30 Safety Upgrade at Plusha Junction.

21 January 2025

Cornwall Council writes to the National Trust's Chief Executive, the Cornwall lead and the Board of Trustees, requesting that, in view of the housing crisis, the National Trust considers using all the holiday properties they have in Cornwall (that meet the minimum size requirements for a dwelling and do not have any planning or other legal restriction preventing them from being used as permanent homes) as long term lets.

Response - We are making arrangement to liaise with appropriate officers prior to writing.
21 January 2025

Cornwall Council writes to all significant landowners in Cornwall to ask them to consider if they can change any of their properties from short-term to long-term lets (that meet the minimum size requirements for a dwelling and do not have any planning or other legal restriction preventing them from being used as permanent homes) and to support us in our efforts to tackle Cornwall's housing crisis. 

Response - We will raise the issue at our next periodic meeting with a group of the agents for those estates.
21 January 2025

Cornwall Council:

  • Confirms its full support of the content of the letter seeking a greater autonomy and devolution for Cornwall, sent to the Deputy Prime Minister in September, which was signed by representatives of all political groups on the unitary authority and all six of Cornwall's MPs.
  • Welcomes the efforts of Cornwall's six MPs in continuing to make the case for devolution to Cornwall as a stand-alone political unit.
  • Notes that the UK Government has just published it's, "English Devolution White Paper", which does not include specific proposals for Cornwall.
  • Confirms that elected Members will not countenance any cross-border combined authority deals.
  • And further calls for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall, which properly reflects Cornwall's national identity and the national minority status of the Cornish.
  • This Council also writes again to The Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and other relevant ministers seeking a meeting with a cross-party delegation from Cornwall Council.
Response - Leader's letter to the Deputy Prime Minister.
21 January 2025

Superfast Broadband

Councillor Gardner to provide a written response to Councillor Long in respect of the roll out of Superfast Broadband where a company was refusing to connect residents and quoting a highways notice which does not exist.

Response - Superfast broadband.
21 January 2025

Highways Network - Provisions for Icy Weather

Councillor Donnithorne to provide a written response to Councillor Mustoe on the financial provisions for icy weather and the link to the policy on salting which explains the prioritisation process.

Response - Highways network, provisions for icy weather.
21 January 2025

Spaceport

Councillor Gardner to provide a written response to Councillor Fitter (copied to all Members), following his briefing at Newquay Town Council, on the position with regard to being close to a new contract for launch.

Response - Spaceport.
21 January 2025

Waste Contract

(ii) Councillor Mould to provide a written response to Councillor Saunby in respect of the delivery of wheelie bins being carried out by a company from Great Yarmouth rather than a local company.

Cllr Rogerson has been updated and appropriate action is being taken to support residents.

21 January 2025

Housing Crisis - Local Authority Housing Fund

Councillor Monk to provide a written response to Councillor German on how much Cornwall Council's bis was from Round Three of the Local Authority Housing Fund

Response - Housing Crisis and Local Authority Housing Fund.
21 January 2025

Residents Parking, Truro

Following his meeting with the parking team, Councillor Donnithorne to feedback to Councillor Nolan the outcomes in respect of the above.

Response - Residents Parking, Truro.
25 February 2025

Councillor Monk to provide information to Councillor Frost on the terms and conditions of responsibilities for maintenance of garages.

Response - Terms and conditions of responsibilities for maintenance of garages.
25 February 2025

Councillor Rich to provide a valuation of all Harbours under the control of Cornwall Council to Councillor Fitter.

Response will be added soon.
25 February 2025

Superfast Broadband - St Dominic

Councillor Worth to arrange to meet with Councillor Long and residents to discuss the issues being experienced in the area.

Site visit organised for 20 March 2025.
25 February 2025

Maintenance and staffing of Farms Estate

Councillor Alvey to provide a written response to Councillor Parsons on the approach to maintenance of the farms estate and also the staffing support, in terms of Land Agents, for the estate.

Response - Maintenance of the farms estate
25 February 2025

Good Growth Fund

Councillor Gardner to provide a written response to Councillor Fairman on the staffing arrangements for the Fund, in terms of redundancies and the level of posts involved.

Response - Good Growth Fund. 
25 February 2025

Adult Education Centre Closures

Councillor Harris to provice a written response to Councillor Dwelly (copied to all Members) in respect of the number of staff who were on zero-hours contracts; why they were on these contracts and the recompense (and associated rationale) they had received.

Response - Adult Education Centre Closures.
25 February 2025

Increase in Housing Numbers

Councillor Monk to provide Councillor Nolan with an update on any engagement with other local authorities on the impact of increased housing requirements and the potential for lobbying Government in this respect.

Response - Increase in Housing Numbers.
25 February 2025

Surf Schools

Subject to Councillor La Broy providing the specifics of the issue in respect of surf schools being charged fees for parking in Bude/Widmouth Bay, Councillor Donnithorne to prove a written response on the rationale.

Response - Surf Schools.
25 February 2025

Loss of Agricultural Land to Solar Farms

Councillor Taylor to provide a written update to Councillor J Mitchell on the protection of grade 3 land following the previous motion to Council.

Response - Loss of Agricultural Land to Solar Farms.
15 April 2025

Ethical Investments

Leader to provide a written response to Councillor Bunney on whether all investments are ethical and do not support military action which harm children.

Response will be added soon.
15 April 2025

Highways Act 1980

Councillor Donnithorne to provide a written response to Councillor Fitter in respect of the position for Members being liable for costs when responding to a consultation under the Act.

Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

Cornwall Council commits to

1. Work with all Stakeholders to consider a means by which boat abandonment is disincentivised and:

a. Clean up the hundreds of abandoned end-of-life boats around the coastline and estuaries of Cornwall and beyond.

b. Support and promote a viable means of recycling GRP and encourage manufacturers to use more sustainable materials for new boats.

2. Lobby Government to consider introducing tougher legislation to combat the increasing threat of abandoned vessels to our marine environment.

Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion (Responding to the Supreme Court's Recent Clarification of the Equality Act) to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions.

 response will be added soon.
22 July 2025

Concerning the Devolution for Cornwall Motion, it was resolved that Cornwall Council

  1. Reaffirms its call for a meaningful devolution settlement for Cornwall.
  2. Calls for this devolution settlement to properly reflect Cornwall's national identity and the national minority status of the Cornish.
  3. Calls for central Government to formally recognise Cornwall as one of the five nations of the United Kingdom.
  4. Mandates the Leader of Cornwall Council to write to the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and other relevant ministers to seek a meeting with a cross-party delegation from this authority.
Response - Letter regarding Cornish nation recognition.
 22 July 2025

Concerning the Safeguarding Cornwall's Health Priorities Motion, it was Resolved that we are disappointed that this decision has been made nationally on behalf of Cornwall and would have been keen to see Cornwall & IOS ICB remain sovereign but look forward to working with the new board upon their appointment and that the Council:-

  1. Engages constructively with NHS England, the new ICB leadership, and the Secretary of State for Health to seek: A. Clear assurances and seek guarantees that Cornwall will retain **dedicated leadership representation** within the cluster. B. Transparent finding arrangements, ensuring Cornwall's budget is protected and used to address local health inequalities. C. A strong voice for Cornwall in strategic planning, with meaningful involvement of local authorities and communities and this remains central to the delivery of health and care services for residents in Cornwall. D. Ensure the residents of Cornwall continue to be heard through a revised and strengthened 'Healthwatch' provision.
  2. Requests a joint discussion with Devon County Council and the Isles of Scilly Council to explore collaborative governance arrangements that respect both systems' needs.
  3. Tasks the Health & Adult Social Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee with monitoring the transition, reporting on: A. Impacts on Cornwall's health services and outcomes. B. Community stakeholder engagement in decision-making. C. Financial and staffing stability during the merger process.
  4. Works with Cornish MPs and health leaders to ensure local concerns are heard at a national level, while seeking opportunities to strengthen, not diminish, health outcomes for all residents.
 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 12.4, the Chairman referred the motion (Public Consultation on the Provision of Hydrotherapy for Cornwall Wide Benefit) to the Cabinet as the subject matter was one coming within its functions

 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

Concerning the Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys Motion, it was Resolved that Cornwall Council

  1. Promotes a Voluntary Ban on the sale of, 'Flying Rings', encouraging shops to sell alternatives instead.
  2. Produces and circulates publicity highlighting to the public the danger these toys present to marine mammals.
  3. Bans or discourages the use of, 'Flying Ring' toys on Cornwall Council beaches.
 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

Councillor Rich to provide a written response to Councillor German in respect of his query about the recruitment process for the Fal and Helford SAC Estuary Officer i.e. how the post had become vacant and the timescales for recruitment for the replacement.

Response - Recruitment process for the Fal and Helford SAC Estuary Officer.
 22 July 2025

Public Transport Links to Derriford.

Ahead of the bus contract review in 2028, Councillor Rogerson to discuss with Councillor Pascoe potential alternative transport options for the residents of Liskeard to access Derriford Hospital.

Response - Meeting arranged for 26 September 2025
 22 July 2025

Pentewan Bridge.

Councillor Rich to confirm in writing to Councillor Mustoe the timescales for the reopening of the bridge.

 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

Out of Court Settlements since May 2021.

The Leader to provide a written response to Councillor Magowan on the details of how many out of court settlements the Council has entered into since May 2021, how many of these included confidentiality clauses, the total value of the agreements and, without disclosing sensitive information, and which portfolio areas these originated from.

 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

Bunting Costs.

Councillor Rogerson to confirm in writing to Councillor Moorcroft the position in respect of the previous Cabinet decision to charge £100 to cover the costs of bunting on the highway, given previously no charge was made.

 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

Community Area Partnerships - Highways Devolved Budgets.

Councillor Rogerson to provide a written response to Councillor Alvey on the position in respect of highways devolved budgets for the Community Area Partnerships.

 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

EV Charging Points.

Councillor Frost to provide a written response to Councillor German as to whether the BEPS 2 Framework will be able to deliver the charging points within the timescales set out by Government.

 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

Environmental Health Impacts - Seagulls.

Councillor Marrington to provide a written response to Councillor Candy in relation to any environmental health impacts relating to issues with seagulls given their protected species status.

 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

Use of EV Charging Points.

Councillor Rogerson to confirm the position in writing to Councillor A Mitchell in respect of the position of fines for a non-electric vehicle parking in an EV charging parking space, where there are no other spaces available.

 Response will be added soon.
 22 July 2025

Wheelchair Users on Buses.

Councillor Rogerson to meet with Councillor Ball to discuss the potential in future for buses in Cornwall to provide more spaces for wheelchair users, as they do in Devon.

Response - Meeting arranged for 26 August 2025.

 

Cabinet

Date Action Response
18 September 2024 Leader to write to the Government to request that it reconsiders its decision on the removal of the Winter Fuel Allowance and also to request that the Government streamlines the process for people to apply for Pension Credits and make the eligibility assessment easier. Response - Letter from the Leader to Government requesting reconsideration on the removal of the Winter Fuel Allowance.

 

Together for Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Date Action Response
20 November 2024

A briefing paper to be circulated on continence products and school nursing

Response - Continence Products via School Nursing Briefing Paper
15 January 2025

Links to be sent to Members for Neurodiversity Hub webpages

Response - Links to Neurodiversity Hub webpages.
15 January 2025

Results of the ABA Trial to be shared with Members.

Response will be added soon.
5 March 2025

To circulate the compliments and complaints report to the Committee.

Response - Compliments, Complaints & LGSCO Report.
5 March 2025

The number of children home schooled across Cornwall to be circulated to the Committee.

The figure for EHE as of 2 April 2025 was 2492.

 25 June 2025

That the Cabinet Member liaise with the relevant service to ascertain whether monies could be found to support hazard markings outside of St Just Primary School.

Response - Monies for hazard markings.

 25 June 2025

The Cabinet Member to report back to the Committee on how the Smart Phone Free Campaign would be taken forward by the Council.

Response - Smart Phone Free Campaign.

 25 June 2025

The Cabinet Member to liaise with Councillor Ball on approaches to support children with SEND.

Response - Support for children with SEND.

16 July 2025

Kinship Care. To be provisionally added to the November 2025 meeting pending a completed work programme form being completed by Councillor Johnson.

Response will be added soon.

16 July 2025

Children's dental health. To include educational and preventative dentistry and for Gareth Walsh of Public Health to attend a future Committee meeting and for the issue of dentistry for Children in Care to be included with the ILAX update.

Response will be added soon.

16 July 2025

SEND Home to School Transport and Wheelchair accessibility - to be included within the Home to School Transport report update.

Response will be added soon.

16 July 2025

Accessibility at school. Briefing paper to be provided with regards to include dropped curbs etc.

Response will be added soon.

16 July 2025

Best start in Life. To be included in the work programme, timescales to be agreed.

Response will be added soon.

16 July 2025

Exclusions and suspensions to be added to the work programme timescales to be agreed.

Response will be added soon.

16 July 2025

Belonging Framework - to be added to the work programme time scales to be agreed.

Response will be added soon.

 

Corporate Finance and Performance Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Date Action Response
15 October 2024 A diagram showing the interrelationships between the LLP and community consultative group, local leaders etc. to be provided   Response will be added soon.
15 October 2024 The amount of Council money put into the Sports Hub to be provided in writing to Cllr Marrington and circulated to the Committee. Response will be added soon.
15 October 2024 Questions from Stadium4Cornwall Campaign group (provided by Cllr Cole) to be formally answered and circulated to the Committee before Cabinet. Response - Questions and answers from Stadium4Cornwall Campaign group
15 October 2024 A list/performance chart of mediums used by customers to contact the Council and whether or not the resolution was satisfactory to be provided to Cllr Barnes and copied to the Committee. Response will be added soon.
15 October 2024 A response to Cllr German's question, 'How do we manage the minimum revenue payments and less money coming in through the investment portfolio decreasing' to be provided to the Committee in writing. Response - How do we manage the minimum revenue payments and less money
15 October 2024 A report on the Council's Lender option borrower option's (LOBO) to be provided to the Committee. Response will be added soon.
15 October 2024 Cllr Worth was not present, but he was asked to provide information on the utilisation of Space Date in Local Government. Response - Cllr Worth to provide information on the utilisation of Space Date in Local Government.
3 December 2024 A response to be provided to Cllr Paynter in relation to the write off of Lambriggan Farm. A £70,132 water debt seems quite high, does this amount include anything else? Response will be added soon.
3 December 2024 The Committee requests the Leader of the Council to press the Government to proceed with the implementation of the registration scheme and planning use class for short-term lets. Response - Letter from the Leader to Government regarding short-term lets.
3 December 2024 The Committee requests the Leader of the Council to press the Government to consider the case for supporting the positive management of Cornish Hedges through the agricultural transition programme or farming reforms. Both of which are set out in the Level 2 Devolution Deal as proposals and/or commitments of the previous Government. Response - Letter from the Leader to Government regarding Cornish Hedges.
3 December 2024 Details in respect of the Skills Boot camp programme element of the deal to be provided to Cllr Fitter. Response - Skills Boot Camp briefing note.
3 December 2024

Can the Leader please provide the Committee with feedback from the business meeting that she recently attended in Leeds. Was the meeting successful?

Can the Leader please provide the minutes and a transcript from her meeting with the Ukrainian ambassador? What took place and are there any pending agreements?

Response - Details surrounding the Leader's meetings.
3 December 2024 A written breakdown of the 13 units acquired at Nansledan from the Duchy of Cornwall to be provided to Councillor Fitter. Response - A breakdown of the 13 units acquired at Nansledan from the Duchy of Cornwall
28 January 2025

A response to be provided to Councillor Keeling's question, "if there were a need to bring people back into the office on a large scale, has this been considered?"

A response to be provided to Councillor German in regard to his point about the Green Travel Plan and the opportunity to use demand responsive pricing for car parking.

Information from the results of the People Survey regarding staff empowerment and welfare/overworking to be shared with the Committee.

Response - Responses to Members questions
28 January 2025 Information to be shared with Councillor Barnes about how Wales shares the benefits from the extra money earned from its second homes tac. Response will be added soon.
28 January 2025 Councillor Worth to provide more details to Councillor German regarding any recent wave hub deployments from FLOW
and Celtic Sea power
Response - Recent wave hub deployments from FLOW
and Celtic Sea power
11 March 2025 A written response to Cllr German's question regarding budget uplifts requiring Cabinet approval, specifically the Airport development project which required an additional £741,000. What was this amount going to be used for? Response - Airport development project.
16 July 2025 Specific care-related financial figures, clarity on the losses for Corserv Care facilities and an explanation of the underlying reasons for this to be provided in writing to the Committee. Response - Corserv-Care information.
16 July 2025

Quarterly Briefing notes from Council Owned Entities to be provided to all members, with the aim of improving member understanding of company activities and performance. Notes to cover:

  1. What CoE's are doing.
  2. What they've done.
  3. What they plan to do.
Response will be added soon.
16 July 2025

Information on high-value capital assets (e.g. airport scanners), with visibility over expected lifespan, write-down schedules and replacement planning to be provided in writing to the committee.

Response will be added soon.
16 July 2025

Councillor Burnett's question for Councillor Dwelly to be sent through and answered in writing.

Response will be added soon.

 

Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Date Action Response
1 October 2024

The Managing Director, Newquay Airport agreed to provide data from benchmarking work done on other airports to Cllr Frost, with a copy provided to the Committee.

Response will be added soon.
1 October 2024

Clarification was sought on the reasons for cancelling monthly bus passes as it had a negative impact on Cornish tax payers who now faced a £30 increase in fares.

A written response to be provided to Cllr Frost, with a copy provided to the Committee in respect of the above question. 

Response - Status of monthly bus passes
12 November 2024

Cllr Perry and Dwelly requested information on the sectors where jobs had been created and the geography of those jobs to be circulated to the Committee.

Response - Job creation data.
12 November 2024

Cllr Frost requested details on the number of applications received from CIC organisations.

To date 57 applications from CICs has been received into the main Good Growth SPF programme.
12 November 2024

Clarification was sought on the possibility of utilising CIL to support projects. Phil Mason to liaise with Louise Wood.

Response will be added soon.
12 November 2024

Councillor Donnithorne to liaise with Phil Mason and Vicky Fraser on the issues regarding the road network at Plusha and recent consultation and email Councillor Long in this respect.

Response - Briefing Note A30 Kennards House to Five Lanes (Plusha)
12 November 2024

Councillor Donnithorne to provide Councillor Widdon with an update on what has been achieved and next steps on the issues set out in the Business Plan regarding "Improve Transport Infrastructure and Services".

Response - Transport Summary
10 December 2024

Councillor Donnithorne to circulate to the Committee the communication outlining the Government's intention with regards to providing guidance on ANPR.

Response - Communication around Government's intention with regards to providing guidance on ANPR
14 January 2024

That the legal judgements on car parks being considered for transfer be circulated to the Committee for information.

Response will be added soon.
4 March 2025

To provide the Cabinet Member for Children and Families details of the knowledge based industries available in Cornwall together with geographic area.

Response - will be added soon.
4 March 2025

To circulate to the Committee the final outcomes and outputs at the end of March

Response - Final outcomes and outputs.
4 March 2025

To circulate to the Committee information on whether maths and English were a requirement for apprenticeships.

To circulate details of the number and trends of construction/maintenance apprenticeships available across Cornwall Council, Treveth and Registered Housing Associations.

To ascertain construction inflation in Cornwall compared to the rest of the Country.

Response will be added soon.
4 March 2025

To provide Councillor Widdon with the overall spend on the housing PODs at Penryn.

Response will be added soon.
4 March 2025

To provide assurance that disabled residents would be able to use disabled parking permits at Corserv operated car parks.

Response - Due to the commercially confidential nature of the response it is not available to the public.
4 March 2025

The future of Cornwall Airport Newquay and its estate be helped to reach its full potential and continue to drive economic growth. The Committee approved the proposals as set out in paragraph 3 of the report presented by the Outcome of the Strategic Airport Review Task and Finish Group

Response - A report to Cabinet in July 2025 will address all of these issues and can be found here - Cabinet 30 July 2025
4 March 2025

The proposals, as set out in paragraph 3 of the report provided to the Committee, be recommended to the Cabinet of the New Administration, following the elections in May, consider these proposals before deciding how to proceed with the development of the airport and its estate.

Response - A report to Cabinet in July 2025 will address all of these issues and can be found here - Cabinet 30 July 2025
4 March 2025

Given completion of the Airport Review by the Task and Finish Group, the Committee recommends to the New Administration, at an early opportunity, to scrutinise the time and cost of Project Corduroy.

Response - Project Corduroy has now been closed down.

 

Health and Adult Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Date Action Response
6 November 2024 The Committee writes to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the Chair of the Care and Wellbeing Funding Task and Finish Group and Chairman of the Committee, based on the findings of the inquiry. Response - Letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
6 November 2024 The Committee support the Leader of the Council writing to the Secretary of State to commence the process to consult on fluoridation of the water supply in Cornwall. Response - Letter to the SoS regarding fluoridation of water.

 

Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Date Action Response
14 November 2024 Links from South West Water to be sent to Members: The National Storm Overflow Action Plan; Waterfit Live; South West Water Council Enquiries contact email address. Response - 

The National Storm Overflow Action Plan

This is held on the WaterUK website and sets out our overall programme to reduce the operation of storm overflows as directed by Government. This plan is for the period 2025 to 2040 and will deliver the commitments laid down by Government 10 years ahead of their target of 2050. You can use this link to filter your queries and zoom into areas of interest as you see fit. 

Link: National Storm Overflows Plan | Water UK

WaterFit Live

This is held on our South West Water website and provides ‘in near real time’ information on the operation of all of our storm overflows across South West Water’s region. This was a requirement of Government and again, South West Water have provided this ahead of targets to provide transparency and to enable members of the public to make informed choices regards what rivers and beach they choose to go to.

Link: WaterFit Live | Rivers and bathing waters | South West Water

South West Water, Council enquiries email address: councilenquiries@pennon-group.co.uk

14 November 2024 Information to be provided to Cllr Magowan on technical specification re built  facilities. Response - Information to be provided to Cllr Magowan on technical specification regarding built facilities

Joint Health and Wellbeing Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Date Action Response
29 October 2024

The Chairman referred to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to be introduced to Parliament and reminded the Board of its commitment to the Smoke free Pledge as discussed at its meeting 26 October 2023.  She advised that she would be sending a letter to the local MPs in Cornwall asking that they vote for this Bill.

Response - letter to Cornish MPs regarding.

29 October 2024

Potential links between gaming and high sugar drinks be investigated.

Response - Summary of evidence on impact of energy drinks and participation in gaming on health

 

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Leadership Board

Date Action Response
15 November 2024 In respect of the recent changes announced in respect of Local Government Pension Scheme, an analysis is underway as to the impact those changes will have on Cornwall's Pension Fund and an update will be provided to the Board once the analysis has completed. Response will be added soon.

 

Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Join Committee

Date Action Response
06 December 2024 Subject to an email providing the details, Councillor Toms to be provided with clarification relating to the exact terms of the 1968 decision around the A38 being routed over the Tamar Bridge. Response will be added soon.
06 December 2024 Following an email from Councillor Wood, reassurance was sought surrounding the accuracy of employees' salaries and wages, including those referenced on p55 of the agenda. Response - Explanation and details of Tamar Crossings salary and wage figures.

 

Budget Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Date Action Response
22 January 2025 A written response to be provided to the Committee in respect of whether future budgetary funding would be allocated for staffing costs for the Spaceport. Response will be added soon.

 

Audit Committee

Date Action Response
11 April 2025 COO to liaise with Strategic Director Together for Families to provide note to Members on recent Home to School Transport review. Response will be added soon.
11 April 2025 Summary re new failure to prevent fraud offences and implication to Council to be included in next counter fraud update to Committee. Response will be added soon.